by The Editors on March 30, 2009
There are times we see stories that we really wished we had done first, but never did. Slap Skateboard Magazine’s Ron Cameron Portfolio by Mark Whiteley is one of those pieces.
Ron Cameron could be one of the most underrated skateboarding artist/designers ever to work in the business. From the Nothing Is Cool design for Blockhead Skateboards to the RVCA logo (yeah, he’s responsible for the V and the Artist Network Program), Ron has been working behind the scenes creating some of the most original designs in action sports. It is Ron’s take on the commercial side of skateboarding, however, that spoke most to his deep history in skateboarding. Here’s part of what he says:
It really is difficult to earn a living in the skateboarding industry. I always just egotistically thought my talents. . . like I would produce great work and the money would come and that’s not true. A lot of times if you don’t go in with money you don’t go out with money. And that’s the hard lesson I learned. And you need to take care of business no matter how ugly it feels to you. And if you think you’re going to become a businessman asshole. You’re not. You’re just taking care of that part so you can continue to do art.
Wise words. Follow the link for all the images and an audio interview with Ron.
[Link: Slap Skateboard Magazine via Skatedaily.net and Ron Cameron]
by The Editors on March 28, 2009
Randy Laybourne is opening a new collection of photographs today March 28, 2009 at Concepia in Friday Harbor, Washington. The show titled Going (flickr collection here) features images from Randy’s recent relocation/honeymoon trip from California to Canada. The opening party, which is also the grand opening of the gallery is today from 2-5 PM. If you can’t make it click here to watch the live camera feed.
Concepia, 232 A Street #7, Friday Harbor WA
[Links: Lookforwardtothepast and Concepia]
by The Editors on March 25, 2009
by The Editors on March 24, 2009
Mollusk SF is hosting Yar, an art show featuring work from Thomas Campbell’s new surf film The Present. The opening is Friday March 27, 2009 and includes music from Tommy Guerrero.
Mollusk Surf Shop Gallery, 4500 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
[Link: Mollusk via Club Mumble]
by The Editors on March 23, 2009
Designer all around the place Cody Hudson of Struggle Inc. (he’s done design work for Burton, Stussy, Monster Children etc.) has a new show opening at the Andrew Rafacz Gallery in Chicago next weekend.
It’s titled: thanks man, see you around man, fuck yeah, you guys are wild, thanks man, i dig it, see you
Opening party is March 27, 2009 at 6 PM at 835 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago IL 60607.
[Link: Chicagoist]
by The Editors on March 18, 2009
This Saturday night March 21, 2009 Whistler’s Blake Jorgenson Gallery is hosting the opening party for OG snowboard photographer Dano Pendygrasse’s show Odds And Ends from an Unusual Life. This week Pique News Magazine profiled Dano and got behind the man behind the lens.
While there are plenty of Whistler residents who have been around for the long-haul, witnessing the town’s evolution from a garbage dump into a world-class resort. Dano Pendygrasse has been busy capturing the transformation of the community – more specifically, the snowboard community – from behind the lens of his camera.
If we were in Whistler this weekend, we’d be there.
[Link: Pique Newsmagazine]
by The Editors on March 17, 2009
by The Editors on March 12, 2009
Earlier this week Portland photographer/ designer Jared Souney tipped us off on the news that snowboard photographer Cole Barash had been named to PDN’s 30 Choice New Photographers list.
Now, Fuel TV gets the back story on the 21-year-old photo slayer with an insightful interview and an amazing collection of his work. So where does Cole turn for inspiration?
Kevin Zacher, for going against the grain in snowboarding and shooting the lifestyle, not the action, as a priority. Ari Marcipolis as well for that. Trevor Graves and his drive to always deliver something fresh. Vincent Skoglund for his moonlight series and his double exposures. Albert Watson and his portraits. Michael Kenna and his landscapes, not your typical landscapes either.
Cole obviously knows where to turn for inspiration, and from the looks of his client list he knows better than most just how to balance art and commerce.
[Link: Fuel TV]
by The Editors on March 10, 2009
by The Editors on March 8, 2009
The photography of J. Grant Brittain, Joe Brook, Jon Humphries, Bryce Hanights, and Ryan Flynn opening night Friday, March 13 at Artery in Portland. With sponsors like Nike SB and Red Bull the hors d’œuvre have got to be good.
Artery 4114 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, Oregon.
[Link: via The Skateboard Mag]
